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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.30, 3,914.22 and 760.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.30, 3,914.22 and 760.43 is: 1,140.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.30 : 3,914.22 = 760.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.30/3,914.22 = 760.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.30x = 3,914.22 × 760.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.30x = 2,976,486.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,976,486.51/2,609.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.72

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